Compatriot

Origin

From French compatriote, from Latin cum ("with") + patria ("homeland")

Full definition of compatriot

Noun

1. Somebody from one's own country.
• Palfreythe distrust with which they felt themselves to be regarded by their compatriots in America
• 2011, October 20, Jamie Lillywhite, Tottenham 1 - 0 Rubin Kazan, However Russian Pavlyuchenko stunned his compatriots with an unstoppable 25-yard drive into the top corner.

Synonyms

• fellow citizen
• fellow countryman, fellow countrywoman

Adjective

1. Of the same country; having a common sentiment of patriotism.
• ThomsonShe Britain rears to freedom an undaunted race,
  Compatriot, zealous, hospitable, kind.